This article is really interesting because I never thought that AI would be able to start debating with humans. I think it is wild to see how quickly AI is being developed and upgraded consistently. I do think that using AI to debate is going to be very helpful and important because these machines can have a nonbiased opinion and accurately…[Read more]

I also agree that using the GEDMatch to help find criminals is very important and it should be utilized properly only for investigations. However, when it comes to the regular public, companies should have more privacy when it comes to genetics. As someone who has used a genetic test as well, I thought it was great to learn about my history and…[Read more]

After Richard Hanbury was diagnosed with only five years to live, post a Jeep accident, he remembers the intense pain that he continued to feel with the use of morphine, prescription drugs, and more. After w […]

I think that this is a great step in the right direction of using technology for medical purposes. The United States is experiencing a huge opioid epidemic and I think that supplementing traditional drugs for technology is a step in the right direction. I would be interested in knowing if this mask could eventually be developed for commercial use by people who have issues of headaches/migraines. Even though I think that this should definitely be tested for safety and effectiveness, bringing this kind of relief into the comfort of someone’s home could be a huge victory for both doctors and patients.

I think this could be a very helpful technology and the mask should definitely be release to the public. Opioid overprescription and addiction has been a growing problem in the US and the Sana mask could help combat this. Many people refuse to take pain medication for this reason but something like this would be a good alternative for them, especially if the patient is already using pain medication and it isn’t relieving the pain. I think this could potentially put a dent in the use of pain medications but I can’t see this product acting as a complete substitute.

I completely agree, this device could help to safely alleviate pain. There has been a trend towards holistic solutions to relieve pain in the hopes of eliminating patients getting addicted to opioids. However, while a similar product has been released I still feel that the Sana should be put through clinical trials to ensure that users aren’t just experiencing a placebo effect from the mask. Hopefully, this product does prove to be effective and can reduce the number of medications prescribed for patients.

I agree that watching tech giants like Apple and Google come up with such hypocritical applications for the public is very disappointing. I think removing the application from the app store would be the best option because the companies are advertising security and privacy as the main priority. This app is definitely not helping that because the…[Read more]

I think that Google should not continue developing this program because of the safety concerns that would follow it for the Chinese citizens. With the use of this censored program, individuals will consistently be monitored and in danger of being arrested or tortured just because they googled a couple words. I think this becomes the biggest…[Read more]

I personally think that these semi-autonomous robots are worth incorporating into a school campus, especially because a lot of college students become very busy once the school year starts. Currently, there are many other options for food delivery that is fast and works with people that are busy. However, with these delivery options come very…[Read more]

Millions of American citizens visit a doctor and leave with a misdiagnosis. Physicians consistently try to be systematic when diagnosing their patients, but alternatives are looked over and sometimes biases […]

This is fascinating, and I personally didn’t think the role of A.I. in diagnostics would become relevant this quickly. I think this is one of the most beneficial areas for investment right now. We trust doctors’ judgement, but even with their level of education, many mistakes are made in diagnosing patients and some health issues are not easily recognized until they become life-threatening.

Since this is a new technology I would still prefer to see another human doctor, but I definitely agree with the use of A.I. as a backup to verify diagnosis. I would also be interested to look into how this technology might impact healthcare and insurance prices — as in how much it could cost patients to use this additional service.

I think this could be a great use for AI. As a child, I was turned away by a doctor 3 times for “just having a cold,” until my mom decided to take me to the hospital instead. After 8 days, I was finally diagnosed with Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, a rare disease that the doctor had not considered due to my young age and the regional nature of the disease. However, AI would likely not have these preconditions programmed into its intelligence, and could form less biased diagnoses in instances like these.

The increased usage of AI, or any technology, in healthcare services does raise a red flag for moral and ethical, including data security. Medical information and health records are already one of the most sensitive, and granting Artificial Intelligence access to these records could potentially pose HIPPA violations and risks of data breaches. However, I think the gradual implementation of AI in healthcare is necessary, and can be especially beneficial when dealing with rare cases.

This is very interesting and I think artificial intelligence would definitely be useful for medical purposes. I was in a skiing accident a few years ago and the doctors had missed a torn muscle in my shoulder after being taken to the hospital. The injury went undiagnosed for months later and ultimately caused more damage to my shoulder than if it was discovered before. Having technology like this in place could point doctors in the right direction and tell them exactly what part of the body needs further analysis and avoid situations like this. I think this would be an excellent tool for doctors to reference but I don’t think the software alone would be efficient enough for human healthcare. Doctors should always be face to face working with the patients to provide excellent care but this could be a great tool to assist them.

This is such an insightful article. Personally, I think AI would definitely be a brilliant help in the hospital. I wouldn’t mind be diagnosed by AI so as long as it’s accurate. There are times where doctors misdiagnose patients. I think AI could potentially help saves so many lives. Since there are so many diseases out there and some symptoms are similar, doctors might be able to detect a disease accurately. Just an example why I think AI would be helpful, one time I went to a hospital with my dad and I ask questions to the registered nurse and she couldn’t answer me properly and had to google the answer. I think AI could have answered me way faster. I absolutely think this should be incorporated into clinics.

Facial-recognition software, Rekognition, was created by Amazon and was sold specifically to law enforcement to help with crime-fighting. This software did not pass the basic tests. The tests that were used, […]

Well, I do think that they should continue to develop the program I agree that they are in no way near ready to go live with the software let alone sell it. They should not have sold the software to law enforcement until it was fully developed. The device could potentially endanger minorities because it was only taught to identify white men. Unfortunately, this is not only a problem for Amazon’s Rekognition, but for many other devices as well such as Infrared technology and facial recognition software. Companies need to be educated on racially biased software to ensure that they are testing devices on a diverse group of individuals. However, once these technologies are tested to identify a better representative group properly, then they could amount to beneficial opportunities in the future.

I agree with you Stella. I think Amazon should stop developing Rekognition, at least for now. I can already imagine problems that could arise from this system. First of all, the system failed to identify the gender of people with dark skin color. That’s really a big concern because an innocent person can be misidentified as a criminal. And that could lead to two different results- one, the real criminal can get away and two, the innocent person can get traumatized by the experience. Also, with today’s technology, people can do plastic surgery or a disguise can actually defeat the facial recognition camera. With that in mind, I don’t think Amazon should be offering this software to law enforcement. In addition, this type of systems should be regulated so that law enforcement cannot abuse it.

I think that Steve Jobs is a very good presenter but having the credibility because he has made many world-changing technologies, contributes to helping him win over the audience. His presentation was very effective because he smiled whenever he introduced something exciting and he made a few jokes, such as the what the iPhone was going to look…[Read more]